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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 977.10 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 977.10 and 342.90 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 977.10 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/977.10 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 977.10 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 335,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,047.59/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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